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FLIPPED CLASSROOM-A NEW APPROACH TO TEACHING There are many benefits of a Flipped Classroom, like -

• It provides flexible learning process.
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a massive shift in the education landscape with a number of innovative teaching • It provides prompt feedback.
methods introduced to accommodate learning at home — many of which have continued to stick around even • It stimulates increased engagement.
though the students returned to their physical classrooms. The idea of the "flipped classroom" was a trend with • It affords more reachability to students.
staying power because of the way in which it enhances students' learning experience.
Tools need to start the classroom are -
The pandemic caused a surge in the use of the flipped classroom model as educators and students could no longer • Syllabus (or something outlining the learning objectives for a single lesson or module)
rely solely on meeting in person. This shift revealed the power of accessible, flexible, and engaging virtual • Flipped Classroom Worksheet
learning methods, as well as the benefits that come from a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Flipped Resources (Material provided through Flipped Classroom Summer 2014 Workshop)
Flipped classroom is a "pedagogical approach in which direct instruction moves from the group learning space • Screencasting tool (ASSETT supports Camtasia)
to the individual learning space, and the resulting group space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive • Access to a D2L course
learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the
subject matter" (The Flipped Learning Network, 2014). Disadvantages of a Flipped Classroom are -
• It can create or exacerbate a digital divide.
• It relies on preparation and trust.
Pillars of Flipped Classroom-
• There is significant work on the front-end.
F- Flexible Environment • Students may find it difficult to stay disciplined.
L-Learning Culture • Time in front of screens is increased.
• Some students with special needs may need extra support at home–support that might not always be
I- Intentional Content
available.
P-Professional Educator
Conclusion:
Flipped learning allows a flexible environment when and where students can learn either in a group or
individually. In this type of learning, the emphasis is shifted from being a teacher centred to a student centred
process. In this method, the class time is dedicated to exploring new topics in greater depth and creating rich Despite these issues, the Flipped Classroom can still be a very effective, hands-on approach to improving
learning experiences. Here the educator continuously checks what she/he has to teach and what content students student achievement and involving them in their own education. Free from the constraints of the classroom-
should explore on their own. Educators use intentional content to maximize classroom time benefits by adopting based lecture, a flipped classroom allows students to engage in self-paced learning, as well as to think critically
student-centred methods and active learning strategies, depending on grade level and subject matter. During and collaborate with classmates, all with their instructors close at hand. By combining the engagement of active
their classes, professional educators continuously observe their students, provide feedback and assess their learning in the classroom with the flexibility of a virtual classroom, the flipped classroom holds benefits for
work. Here, they reflect on their teaching, connect with each other to improve their teaching, accept constructive students and instructors alike.
criticism, and tolerate controlled chaos in the classroom. Here students finish the task of remembering and Mrs. Rajneesh Kaur
understanding right before the class with the help of content and video lecture sent by the educator, and then Assistant Professor
apply and analyse the content during the classroom. Later, they review and create new contents after the class. In References:
other words, we can say that the flipped classroom is a teaching approach where students get their first exposure • Active Learning | Derek Bok Center, Harvard University
to course content even before coming to class through readings and video lectures. They, then, spend their • Flipped Classrooms | Arts & Sciences Support of Education Through Technology | University of Colorado
in-class-time by engaging their students in activities that they would design to promote a deeper understanding Boulder
of the concept. The concept of flipped classroom was first brought up by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, • What, Why, and How to Implement a Flipped Classroom Model (msu.edu)
who were both high school chemistry teachers, in their book: Flip your classroom: Reach every student in every • Pros And Cons Of A Flipped Classroom (teachthought.com)
class every day (2012). • What Is a Flipped Classroom? And What Are Its Learning Benefits? (panopto.com)

How Does Flipped Classroom Work?
Record Lectures - Take a single module and look at your learning objectives. For writing objectives, you can
take help from Bloom's taxonomy of action verbs.
Assign Lectures as Homework - When introducing a new concept, have students watch lectures at their homes
and do mind that the video should not be more than 10 minutes.
Facilitate Engaging Learning Activities During Class Time - Planning the activities is the most difficult and
time-consuming portion of redesigning the course but planning the activities amply guides students in
acquisition of the most complex objective of the given module. Activities may be: think-pair-share, group work,
jigsaw, peer instruction, active learning, collaborative learning, discussion or debate, or problem-based
learning.
Create Assessment that Frequently Check for Understanding – Short quizzes, one minute papers, or past
students performance can help where the students are struggling and for the concepts there is a need to provide
clarification at the beginning of the class.

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